If you’re a chronic migraine sufferer and become pregnant, you might be surprised to learn that pregnancy can actually ease migraine symptoms in some women. However, this is definitely not the case for everyone. Some pregnant women experience even more chronic migraine pain and symptoms during their term. If you fall into this category, don’t despair; migraine relief is possible. Pain and symptoms caused by migraines can be managed, and there are ways for pregnant women to mitigate and reduce their symptoms substantially.
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When chronic migraines strike, the world of sufferers seem to stand still. 
Even though it was a “few” years ago, I can still remember the buzz and excitement when I was driving away from home to embark upon my college journey. I was leaving my hometown of Houston, TX and moving 12 hours away to Nashville, TN.
It’s hard to interpret a child’s illness when they don’t have the vocabulary to express exactly what’s going on with them. Even when kids do have the right words parents know there’s sometimes a reason to doubt their honesty. That tummy ache on the day of the big math test does seem suspicious. But when it comes to chronic migraine your child’s complaints should be taken seriously. The 
There are many different types of migraines, and each one is accompanied by its own unique symptoms. An ocular migraine is as you’ve probably guessed, a migraine that affects the eyes.
Did you know that migraine symptoms also occur in other areas of the body? These symptoms are triggered by abnormal activities in the brain that affects these areas, and may occur days or hours before the migraine even begins.
